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Brain waves may help sculpt attention.

Authors :
SANDERS, LAURA
Source :
Science News. 3/31/2018, Vol. 193 Issue 6, p16-17. 2p. 5 Graphs.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

This article presents information regarding research on neuronal oscillations, electrical signals in the brain caused by the firing of neurons. The author comments on different types of oscillations, including alpha, beta, gamma, and delta waves, and details scientists' ideas as to their purpose in brain activity, particularly information processing.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00368423
Volume :
193
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Science News
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
128471759